Parish Musician Exudes Gratitude Despite Devastating Fire
By Tony DeGol
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Even a disastrous fire just days before Christmas has not stopped Anastazia Hall from counting her many blessings.
In mid-December, a blaze ripped...
Diocese Welcomes Abolishment of “Pontifical Secret”
The Diocese of Altoona-Johnstown responded to Pope Francis lifting the "Pontifical Secret" in clergy sex abuse cases FULL STORY and issued the following statement:
Today’s announcement...
Artist Brings Gospel to Life on Parish Walls
By Tony DeGol
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Like most good Catholics filling the pews, Allen Capriotti sits in the same spot for Mass each week.
In his case, his seat...
Bishop in Rome for Ad Limina Visit
Bishop Mark is spending this Thanksgiving week in Rome for an Ad Limina visit and will meet with Pope Francis on Thanksgiving Day.
Joined by...
Saint Benedict, Carrolltown, Parishioner Still Going Strong at 104 Years Young
By Tony DeGol
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Oh, the drudgery of daily exercise, right?
Many people despise it, but Geraldine Cunningham embraces it. In fact, she faithfully rides her stationary...
Priest Remembered for His Dedication and Sense of Humor
By Tony DeGol
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Dottie Bacher was hardly surprised when her brother, Tony, became a priest.
From the time he was little, he talked about it all...
Reverend Anthony Legarski 1957-2019
The Diocese of Altoona-Johnstown is mourning the passing of Reverend Anthony J. Legarski, Pastor of Saint Mary Parish in Hollidaysburg. Father Legarski passed on...
Bishop’s Appointments & Announcements
REVEREND JERZY M. AUGUSCIK, OFM CONV., appointed Administrator of Saint Augustine Parish in St. Augustine and Saint Monica Parish in Chest Springs, effective October...
Hiergeist Retires As Foundation President/CEO, Ringkamp Appointed to Succeed Him
There has been a “passing of the torch” at the Independent Catholic Foundation, which supports parishes, schools, and other Church ministries.
Bill Hiergeist, who served...
Two Diocesan Seminarians Mark Another Milestone in Priestly Formation
By Tony DeGol
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Diocesan seminarian Michael Pleva is still in the midst of his formation for the priesthood, but he has some insight that any...
